The International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (Unidroit), based in Rome, is looking for an outstanding lawyer to fill the post of

SECRETARY-GENERAL

In addition to a distinguished career in his or her field (governmental, academic, intergovernmental or other), the ideal candidate has a solid knowledge of comparative private law, commercial and private international law and a vision of future directions of law reform both domestic and global.

Being able to foster excellent working relationships with Member States’ Governments and to lead a small team of professionals and technical support staff as well as the ability to work in multicultural environments are prerequisites. Management experience is an asset.

Duration of the appointment: 5 years (renewable).
Salary: Competitive salary in the upper range of comparable international organisations.
Language requirements: English and French fluent; other languages (e.g. Italian) are an asset.

Entry on duty: as soon as possible following appointment by the UNIDROIT Governing Council in May 2018

Applications should be addressed to the President of UNIDROIT (a.mazzoni@unidroit.org) including a CV, list of publications, five letters of reference and a motivation letter setting forth the candidate’s vision of his or her role, no later than 18 September 2017.